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Job Details

Start Date:

06/DD/2011

Term:

Full Time

Relocation?:

YES

Job Description:

Essential Functions of Job

Solid design background in upholstery product design and production and working knowlege of case goods design. Leads upholstery design across Lane, Broyhill, Thomasville and Drexel. Assists in design and trend research and mood boards for ideation sessions. Prepares visual tools (design boards) to convey idea to brands. Works with supply chain to determine sourcing and materials. Works with designers to complete working drawings for production. Meets with marketing and the wholesale and retail design teams to align vision around product launches. ESSENTIALS FUNCTIONS OF JOBMember of the upholstery design team for product ideas for Lane Broyhill, Thomasville and Drexel from concept to completed product. This is to include design development, consumer alignment, product materials and Brand Architecture. Helps lead product trends and translates those findings to the team Works with Supply Chain to determine best materials and factory to product items Presents special projects to customers Interprets the brand strategy and architecture for the design team and ensures that new products are aligned with Brand Manager strategy Presents concepts to marketing and wholesale/retail teams to ensure product concept is aligned with consumer voice and translated into successful launch at retail and wholesale levels.EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor Degree based in Design Minimum 3 years Auto Cad proficient and 3-D rendering skills understanding of domestic and off shore productionFURNITURE BRANDS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFurniture Brands International is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, upgrades, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment. EOE/AAP/M/F/D/V